Description
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 large fresh eggs (preferably free-range or organic)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream (optional, adds extra creaminess)
- Fresh herbs such as chives, parsley, or dill (optional, for garnish and flavor)
- Shredded cheese like cheddar, feta, or goat cheese (optional, for cheesy scramble)
- Sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers (optional, for veggie-packed variation)
- Olive oil or coconut oil (optional, for dairy-free version)
- Fresh basil or tarragon (optional, for herb-infused flavor)
- Chili flakes or minced jalapeño (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions
- Crack and Beat the Eggs: Start by cracking your eggs into a bowl. Use a fork or whisk to beat them until the whites and yolks blend into a uniform yellow mixture. Beat just enough to combine without whipping in too much air for a dense, creamy texture.
- Heat Your Pan Gently: Place a non-stick skillet over low to medium-low heat and add butter (or oil for dairy-free). Let it melt slowly so it coats the pan evenly without browning. Low heat is key to cooking eggs gently and preventing rubbery textures.
- Pour in the Eggs and Stir: Pour the beaten eggs into the buttery pan. With a silicone spatula, gently stir and fold the eggs constantly, scraping the pan’s bottom in smooth motions to form soft curds.
- Season and Remove Before Fully Set: As the eggs begin to thicken but remain slightly runny, season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from heat just before they look completely cooked; the residual warmth will finish the job for creamy, tender scrambled eggs.
Notes
- Cook eggs slowly over low heat for the best creamy texture.
- Use a non-stick pan to avoid sticking and make stirring easier.
- Butter enriches flavor and contributes to a silky mouthfeel, but can be replaced with oils for dairy-free option.
- Do not overbeat eggs to avoid dry or rubbery results.
- Remove scrambled eggs from heat just before fully cooked to use residual heat for finishing.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg